Tuesday, 4 February 2025
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
I wish to advise Members that, yesterday, I received correspondence from the nominating officer for Sinn Féin informing me that the following Members have resigned their positions with...
I wish to acknowledge the work of the Youth Assembly. It is one of the really interesting developments over the past number of years. The Youth Assembly was initiated under your predecessor, Alex...
I take the opportunity to raise an issue that affects the residents of Monkstown Mews in my constituency of South Antrim. At the outset, I pay tribute to my party colleagues for their work on the...
I raise an issue that is central to our commitments under section 75(2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, specifically the concept of "good relations", which is a term that, despite its frequent...
It is with some sadness that I rise to report the passing yesterday of our well-liked ex-mayor, councillor and UUP association chair, Jim Montgomery. Jim was a prominent political figure in South...
I will highlight a meeting that Sinn Féin representatives held recently with ME Support NI to hear about the invaluable support that it is providing to ME patients. ME, also known as chronic...
On Sunday 2 February 2025, the Shore Road at Rostrevor in my constituency of South Down was finally reopened to two lanes of traffic, having had one lane blocked and temporary traffic measures in...
I acknowledge the 10th anniversary of the Castlewellan parkrun, which takes place every Saturday at 9.30 am in the grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park. Admittedly, I do not partake in parkrun as...
Ó fógraíodh an sos cogaidh in Gaza an 19 Eanáir, tá Iosrael ag cur lena chuid ionsaithe ar Phalaistínigh sa Bhruach Thiar, sin dar leis an ghrúpa Iosraelach ar...
[Translation: Since the ceasefire in Gaza was declared on 19 January, Israel has been stepping up its attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, according to the Israeli human rights group...
Yesterday evening, along with party colleagues and members of the greater Shankill policing subgroup, I attended a fantastic Protestant/unionist/loyalist (PUL) reference, engagement and listening...
Yesterday, the Minister of Education came to the House to make a ministerial statement on controlled schools and on the announcement of £710,000 in funding for a new football pitch at...
The King's Award for Voluntary Service is the highest accolade that can be awarded by the monarch to community and voluntary organisations in the United Kingdom. I was absolutely delighted that...
I beg to move That this Assembly notes the resolution of 30 June 2020 that Members’ salaries and pensions should be determined by an independent body and that Members’ allowances...
I beg to introduce the Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill [NIA Bill 09/22-27], which is a Bill to amend the Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern...
I beg to move That the Direct Payments to Farmers (Cross-Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 [SR 2024/211] be annulled.
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills and prepare them...
1. Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how many of the actions in the environmental improvement plan for Northern Ireland with a delivery date of 2024...
2. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of Belfast City Council's 'Segregation and the Environment: Breaking Down Barriers' research...
3. Mr Brett asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what financial support his Department is providing to local councils to support an increase in the rates of household...
4. Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an update on the rural halls refurbishment scheme. (AQO 1483/22-27)
5. Ms Egan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on actions being taken to improve animal welfare. (AQO 1484/22-27)
7. Ms Sugden asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline measures his Department is taking to ensure farmers take steps to mitigate the risk of contracting and...
T1. Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the fact that DAERA's remit includes rural affairs, which is sometimes forgotten, and that, as a...
T2. Mr Clarke asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that the Forest Service comes under his bailiwick and that, in many forests, including those in the Member's...
T3. Mr Gaston asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs why, given that all recent studies on trout migrating from Lough Neagh to local rivers for spawning are showing a...
T4. Mr Kingston asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, for a timeline for the publication of the outcome of and recommendations arising from his Department's 2024...
T6. Mr Donnelly asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail how the sustainable agriculture programme will improve environmental sustainability. (AQT 986/22-27)
T7. Mr Dickson asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what he and his officials are doing to facilitate nature recovery. (AQT 987/22-27)
T8. Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has any broad indication of the damage that has been done to forest parks across Northern Ireland and...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like you to view the audiovisual recording of the end of the debate on the motion brought by the Assembly Commission in light of Standing Order 27(1)(b),...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, the Speaker has given leave to Phillip Brett to raise the matter of Belfast's night-time economy. I call Phillip Brett, who has up to 15 minutes.
